Prologue and Author's Note
The Nature of Availability
Availability: Your Mandate as a Parent
Part 1. Your Teenager's Wild World
Too Much Data, Too Little Filter
This Isn't Kansas Anymore
The Nature of Teen Rebellion
Intimacy: More Than Hooking Up
Body Image: The Locker Room Terror
What about the Gay Issue?
Why Vicarious Living Never Works
Why Micromanaging Never Works
Why Underestimating Never Works
Why Smothering Never Works
Why Overindulgence Never Works
Why Good Cop, Bad Cop Never Works
Part 3. What Always Works
Deposits in the Emotional Bank Account
The Multiple Benefits of Laughter
Communication and Connection
Step Away from the iPhone!
Punishment, Rewards, and Consequences
When to Say No: Following Your Intuition
Finding Those Corners Where Strengths Dwell
Supporting Your Teen's Interests
Building Self-Esteem or Self-Mastery
What about the Weird Kid?
When Not to Be Available: Parent as Consultant
Why Available Parenting Always Works
Final Note: My Hope for You
